This place is unbelievably slept on, a super cool hole in the wall spot for a fantastic classic…read moreburger. We had excellent service as well from start to finish, we had a few modifications and a decently sized table but no detail was missed and the server was very kind and welcoming. Will be back!

Finally paid this neighborhood fave a visit! Admittedly I went in half expecting sub-par service,…read moreafter perusing Yelp reviews, so you can imagine my excitement when the bartenders and servers were both attentive and friendly lol. Parking in NW isn't the easiest but it says something that everyone in my group found parking within the same block. It is a pretty busy part of town, lots of foot traffic, and lots of traffic traffic. Buses and ambulances and police cars. It reminded me a bit of these old books I read as a kid, Richard Scarys Busy World (iykyk). Anyway, back to the bar - there is a decent amount of seating outside as well as indoors. The server promptly brought us menus and, although everything has to be ordered at the bar, he still comes by several times while we ate dinner and had drinks out front. My friends order Fish & Chips, and I'm told they are some of the best in the area. Everything was crispy and well seasoned. I got the taco salad with came with the house chili instead of taco meat - it is really pretty good! I even get a side of extra chippies to go with my meal. The portion was a little skimp, I think, considering most of this dish consists of lettuce. If only they would add more to it and turn this sucker into a big ole dish, this salad could be awesome! The drinks were good, not measured but not poured with a super heavy hand like some other places I know.

Bar West feels like a slice of California tucked into Portland. The atmosphere is effortlessly…read morecool, the location is in the Pearl, and the food was amazing! We stopped in after work for dinner, and it ended up being the perfect place to unwind with the girls. It was packed on a Friday night, staff was super friendly and got us seated quickly at the bar area. Looking around, a lot of people were here on a date - which I can see why, this would be such a cute spot for a date too! One of the cutest underrated restaurants in PDX.

What a lovely spot for brunch! My partner and I stopped in here while walking up and down 23rd and…read more21st. The interior is attractive and very modern, and there is a large covered and heated patio if you prefer to sit outside (we did). The service was a little bit slow, but not egregious and the server was very friendly. The menu is not extensive, but it has good variety and everything on it looked excellent. All of their ingredients seem high-quality, and they have a number of gluten-free and vegetarian offerings. I ended up getting the eggs benedict, which came with a little salad. The salad was fresh, not wilted, and came with a light vinaigrette. The eggs benedict was absolutely stellar-- perfectly poached eggs, creamy hollandaise, and grilled halloumi to give some well-received brine to the bite, all atop an english muffin. For the price point and the quality, the portions are good. My one wish was that I could have subbed my salad for some of their potatoes! My partner got the pork belly hash, and thought that the potatoes were cooked perfectly-- crispy and well-seasoned. He did notice that there were only a few pieces of pork in the dish, but we chalked this up to the ingredient quality. We ended up staying for Happy Hour, which was fun! We got the fries with garlic aioli (so good!) and I ordered their daily cocktail special, a margarita. They gave me a good, heavy, pour, which is always appreciated. Great brunch spot if you want to go somewhere a little chic.

Planned to meet a date here, but when we arrived at 5:50 it was CLOSED. Checked Yelp and their…read morewebsite to confirm hours and they were supposed to be open at 5:00 on Wednesdays. The door was locked, lights off and no one inside. Went to a different bar, and walked past R&R on the way back, still closed. Disappointed cause we were really excited to check them out.

Stumbled in here after not being able to find room elsewhere for our group of 6. The bartenders…read morewere welcoming and friendly. They had a classic menu of drinks and were all made to perfection!! BEST ESPRESSO MARTINI EVER! The music and decor were definitely vacation vibes, but our group could still have conversation as it wasn't too loud to hear. Also ordered the floutas that tasted homemade. We will definitely be back!!

We stopped in for dessert after an evening elsewhere in Portland. The parking lot had space and was…read moreFILLED with fragrant jasmine flowers. We were seated immediately, but waited a short while for our order to be taken. They seemed quite busy. The dessert menu takes up a whole page. You can see many items in the front case when you walk in. There were at least 10 gluten free options, all clearly marked on the menu. All looked delicious and the decision was difficult for once. My dad had the mango black tea panna cotta and I went for the raspberry gateau. The panna cotta had great flavor. Subtle on the tea, strong with the mango. A generous portion but light enough that it could be finished. The raspberry gateau was rich and chocolatey. The raspberries were a necessity to add dimension to the dish. I recommend this location for celebrations, evenings out, or for a sweet treat just because. Everything is clean and it feels fancy and special without being overly exclusive. This location is right on NW 23rd and would make a great stop before, during, or after a day of shopping.

First time here, and I had no idea how popular this spot was! We went around 8 PM and the…read morerestaurant was packed to the brim. Luckily, our group of five didn't have to wait too long before getting seated. We all ordered different desserts so we could try a variety of things. The crème brûlée was really good, super creamy and definitely one of my favorites. The boccone dolce was a meringue based dessert, which unfortunately wasn't really my thing. The Passion dessert was yummy with a nice sour tang to it. We also tried the triple chocolate cake, which was very rich, dark, and sweet. If you're a huge chocolate lover, this might be the perfect dessert for you. We ordered an affogato as well, and their vanilla ice cream was so good! One thing I didn't get to try was the raspberry matcha cloud, but it looked really good and I think my friend enjoyed it. Overall, I can definitely see why this place is so well known and popular. I'm not sure if it's somewhere I would personally go out of my way to come back to, but it was still a fun experience and worth trying at least once.

Had the pleasure of meeting Asha and Evyn (who's got jokes). Both bartenders were amazing and…read moredescribing the drinks and processes. Enjoyed myself the GS and cross currents. GS was nice and refreshing with the aroma of the cucumber with each sip. The cross currents is a fun drink to sip on with the sugared rim. Will be back to try other drinks soon :)

Hidden small bar that has a nice and dark ambiance inside! I can see this being a great spot for a…read moredate. There are Vietnamese foods on the menu and some Vietnamese inspired drinks on the menu. Got to try it two times and it was good. There is a bathroom within the establishment, so for my girlies that tend to need to pee after drinking they got you! I got to try the fried tofu and it was nice and crispy. I got to try a surprise specialty drink that the server recommended and it was a nice and sweet cocktail.

My partner and I stopped in for happy hour over the weekend, and loved the vibe of this place! We…read morewere confused at first because the door was locked, but it turns out they keep it that way when it isn't super busy, and we just had to enter through the restaurant next door instead. We were seated immediately, and our server (a young woman with glasses) was exceptional. She was super friendly, joked with us, and checked on us frequently, even though she was also working tables in the restaurant. When we asked to change the music, she was happy to oblige. The bar itself is cozy (one of the smallest in the United States!) but comfortable. It was pretty cold when we went and I don't think they had heating on, but otherwise I had no complaints. I ordered a glass of their seasonal sangria and a glass of the pinot gris. Bpth were nicely chilled and refreshing. We also ordered their samosas, which are absolutely excellent. I was pleased to see that almost everything on the menu is vegetarian-- I'll have to come back and sample some more!

On our last day of our trip in Portland ... we took for a hike and stumbled upon this little gem…read morewith a living wall and a little enclave seating with a view of the outdoor sidewalk seating. Good wine selection and is perfect for a date or some catch time with your friends. It amplifies the vibe of people who truly click and have a great time together. It's casual and laid back but can also be a very cozy and romantic scene too. It's small. It's trendy yet not too hipster or try too hard trendy. It's perfect!

we visited this bar on new years eve and it has the most unique vibes and interesting history. its…read morecurrent building was built in 1926, and operated as the nob hill pharmacy from 1933 to 2005. then, this bar opened in 2019 ! we ordered green tea shots, which were so delicious ! the interior is super cool; they have pin ball machines, board games, and the tvs were playing videos of hamsters going through mazes. everyone working was so kind and hustling !

We checked this place out the day before Xmas eve. Went with a few people from work for a drink…read morebefore heading to another bar. It was trivia night. We did not partake in the game as were were not there long. We ordered a hot toddy and a "not toddy" for the DD. Both were delicious! Staff was friendly and service was quick. We will def come try it out again. Hopefully stay a little longer next time!

I came to Matador late at night for dinner and Steven was extremely helpful! He was very attentive,…read morekind, and he provided great service. (The food was really good too!) As usual, Steven and the entire matador staff were awesome and I would definitely come back again!

Here's a version that reads like a balanced, middle-of-the-road Yelp review. It acknowledges the…read morepositives while making it clear that the experience wasn't memorable enough to warrant a return. We visited on Wednesday evening, June 24, around 7:00 p.m., and were seated immediately, which was a great start. The restaurant has a nice atmosphere, and the music created a fun, relaxed vibe. The drinks were also very well made and were probably one of the highlights of the meal. Unfortunately, after that, the experience was fairly average. The service wasn't bad, but it wasn't particularly warm or engaging either. Our server took care of the basics and did the standard two-minute/two-bite check-in, but overall the interaction felt pretty routine rather than genuinely hospitable. For dinner, we ordered the Coconut Shrimp Tacos and the Matador Bowl. Both dishes were decent, but neither really stood out. The food wasn't disappointing, but it also wasn't memorable--just average. After finishing our meal, we asked for a dessert menu. Instead, our server returned with the check, and we had to remind her that we had requested the menu. She apologized and said she must have misheard us. We ended up ordering the Caramel Brownie, which was okay. It had good flavor, although it tasted like it may not have been as fresh as it could have been. One thing that did stand out was the complimentary salsa. It wasn't spicy, but it was very well seasoned and had a lot of flavor, making it one of the better parts of the meal. Overall, the experience was fine, but nothing really wowed us. Between the average food and service that lacked a personal touch, it's probably not a place we'd make a point of returning to. There wasn't anything particularly wrong with our visit--it just didn't leave us feeling eager to come back.